What should i really say.. because if i dont say he simply goes to his friend's mom and asks.. what will they think about him.. i will have to say him.. but i dont want to.. what should i say him?
2007-09-30 03:02:18 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
You tell him the truth...all about sex! Don't go in to big details but tell him. Also let him know about the scary truth, STD, HIV, pregnancy, and the emotional change, or how it can change views people see on you. The new age kids are loosing the virginity is 10 years old. So he is at the age to start talking about it. Also let him know all about safe sex. Better know about it then not
Don't scare him but be open and honest. Let him ask questions and dont act uncomfortable. Soon you will need to give him a deeper talk.
2007-09-30 03:09:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
This very same question came out of our son's mouth this summer from CAMP. We told our son it's after a man and a woman get married and want a child. All they (the children) 'really' want is an answer. Usually the most simple answer will do...just be honest. He's very young and I'm sure his buddy that said this has no clue either. I know it's horrifying for your little one to come out with something like that, however I usually ask FIRST "where did you hear that?" and then I know better how to respond. This link might help somewhat. http://www.talkingwithkids.org/sex.html Final note: Kudos to you for being a great mom!
2007-09-30 03:18:32 · answer #2 · answered by OMGiamgoingNUTS 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a six year old girl.
All you can do is be straight with him and tell him it is something mummies and daddies do to make babies. I tell my children that it is a 'special' cuddle that only adults do.Tell him it is not something he needs to know too much about until he is a bit older. Also you could tell him it is a slang word that shoudn't really be used by children. Children are very uncomplicated and he shouldn't need to know much more.
Children tend to move on very quickly, so he will ask you one minute and in a couple of minutes time he will ask you something completely unrelated.
There are many brilliant books out there that can help you explain about the human body and reproduction that you can read with him. Usborne do a brilliant one.
Hope this helps.
2007-09-30 03:13:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
For his question the most important thing is to be honest but BE BRIEF!!! You only need to answer the question without going into a huge elaborate detail. Also, inreference to his friend's mom she needs to refer YOUR child back to you if he goes and asks her a question. You need to have that conversation with her soon too. Your child should feel comfortable about coming to you about those questions, NOT her.
I am really suprised his friends (are they the same age?) already know. It kind of brings on the question of what the kids are watching on TV or what is going on in the house.
2007-09-30 03:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by Tammy571 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "sex" of human beings is either male or female, boy or girl.
"Having sex" is another whole issue...........good luck. You're not the first parent to be faced with the question........and I guarentee you won't be the last.
If he's addressing his questions to the mom next door, it's because he's not satisfied with what he hears from you. Sit him down and tell him (ever so gently and at a level he can understand) what the birds and the bees are all about. But simplicity and good sense will make all the difference in the world.
2007-09-30 03:12:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I feel your pain! I had the same issue when my daughter was five. I just explained to her that it was a special way that God made for Moms and Dads to make a baby. And that it was only for grown-ups and if she had questions to come talk to me about it and not her friends. She is nine now and we talk about that kind of thing often. I am so glad that I opened the doors of communication when she was young.
Our kids are consistently exposed to this kind of thing and it is our job to teach them, starting when they are young, values and morals. Be grateful that he came to you BEFORE asking someone else! Good for you for not just ignoring this question and wanting to help him understand.
Keep up the good work!
2007-09-30 03:15:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you feel he is too young then you give him that answer.
His friends mothers have no right to explain sex to a child not their own, and what they think of you is of no consequence. You raise your child in the way you know to best, not their way.
When I was young I asked about sex, my mom told me simply that it was something for adults and that I didnt need to know what it was now, and told me to go play.
I asked again in a couple of years, and by then I was old enough to know, so she told me everything.
2007-09-30 03:07:57 · answer #7 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What is Sex? refer to the gender of being a boy or girl, at 6, no other explanation is needed.
2007-10-03 02:49:44 · answer #8 · answered by culater 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should tell him the "when two people love each other" version- because today, kids will learn about it by themselves at school from other kids wwwaaaayyyyyy younger than you would like! It's better if they already know what it is from their parents (the real story) before they get the twisted "playground version"!!!
Be as honest as you can with your 6 year old!
2007-09-30 03:11:14 · answer #9 · answered by crankyissues 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell him the truth of course.....
At six you can over simplify it or get into alll the details, but because they are 6 and therefore are very curious creatures willing to try anything, make sure your answer reflects that it is something that happens when they are older.
2007-09-30 03:10:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋